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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,171 and 45,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,171 and 45,254 is: 70,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171 : 45,254 = 45,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171/45,254 = 45,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171x = 45,254 × 45,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171x = 2,047,924,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,924,516/29,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,204.12

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